- Person centred approach
- Relationship difficulties
- Trauma and abuse
About Clara
Clara Bowman is a BACP counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults and young people and focuses on relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and the pressures that come with big life changes. Clara also supports people facing issues around grief, sleep and eating problems, parenting stress, and neurodiverse concerns such as autism and ADHD.
Clara uses a person-centred approach, which means sessions are guided by the client and move at a pace that feels right. She listens first, then helps people name what matters and decide what to try next. Practical tools and clearer understanding are common aims in her work, alongside reflecting on patterns such as attachment or abandonment concerns.
Her background covers a wide range of presenting issues including anger, bipolar mood concerns, dissociation, and difficulties linked to domestic violence and separation. She also works with worries about commitment, codependency and body image, and helps individuals manage stress and everyday pressures linked to work and study.
Clara explains things plainly and focuses on what a person wants to change. Sessions commonly explore relationships, communication habits and how past experiences affect current choices. She supports people in developing practical coping strategies alongside deeper reflection on recurring patterns.
People coming to Clara often want clarity and concrete next steps. She asks questions, listens closely and offers options rather than one fixed path. To begin, clients use the site process to match and schedule a first appointment.
Approaches Clara Uses and how online work fits
Clara follows a person-centred way of working that puts the client’s priorities first and lets conversations move at a manageable speed. This approach is useful for people who need time to reflect and want a counsellor who follows their lead rather than directing every step.She also draws on practical, evidence-based techniques to help with mood, anxiety and stress. These techniques may include focused strategies to manage symptoms and short exercises to practise between sessions. When attachment or abandonment patterns appear, sessions often look at how past relationships influence present choices and communication styles.
Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Clara will discuss different methods with a client and decide together what fits best, based on needs, goals and preferences. That collaboration helps shape whether sessions focus more on practical coping, reflective exploration, or a mix of both.
The profile does not list specific online formats, so please confirm session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit counselling into study or work days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also make it simpler to continue support if circumstances change, with the therapist and client agreeing how to structure sessions to suit everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, anxiety and life changes, among other concerns listed on the profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practises a person-centred approach where sessions are led by the client and progress at a comfortable pace.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with adults and young people.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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